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Microsoft Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates as Cloud and AI Drive Results

Microsoft MSFT reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of $4.14 per share on a non-GAAP basis (excluding OpenAI investment impacts), which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.7% and increased 24% on a year-over-year basis and 21% in constant currency (cc). Revenues of $81.3 billion increased …

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Peoples Bancorp Stock Slips Post Q4 Earnings Despite Profit Growth

Shares of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. PEBK have lost 2.3%, against a 0.9% gain in the S&P 500 Index over the same period. Performance over the past month shows a similar trend, with PEBK shares down 2% while the S&P 500 advanced 1.4%. …

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Netflix vs. Warner Bros. Discovery: Wall Street Sees Downside in 1 of These Media Stocks but Says Buy the Other

Key Points Warner Bros. Discovery has seen its stock melt up in recent months amid acquisition rumors and an eventual acquisition agreement. Since announcing its nearly $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., Netflix’s stock has collapsed. In between all of this, Paramount Skydance has been …

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The 5 Most Popular Stocks on Robinhood to Begin 2026

Key Points Robinhood’s data shows that investors favor growth stocks right now. Some investors are complementing their growth positions with more durable blue chips. Outside of growth and value, investors may also allocate capital toward speculative stocks. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › …

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Crypto Market Update: Crypto Czar Says Banks and Crypto Companies Will Merge

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (January 21) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin and Ether price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$90,066.08, …

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Prediction: 1 Unstoppable Stock to Buy Before It Soars 976%, According to 1 World-Renowned Analyst

Key Points Nvidia has generated blistering gains since the dawn of AI, but there could be more to come. One distinguished investor makes a compelling case that the AI chipmaker could soar even higher over the next 10 years. While the idea of a $50 …

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This “Magnificent Seven” Stock Has a Secret Weapon for 2026: Meet Optimus

Key Points The era of artificial intelligence-controlled human-like assistants is almost upon us. Several major companies, in fact, are already utilizing these autonomous solutions for commercial purposes. Despite Elon Musk’s flair for generating excitement before producing results, it’s difficult to deny there’s a market waiting …

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How to Find the Best Days to Buy — Down to the Date

TradeSmith’s ground-breaking innovation uncovers hidden seasonality patterns in thousands of stocks. Editor’s Note: Most investors focus on what to buy. Far fewer stop to ask a more powerful question: When? Markets may look chaotic day to day, but over time they reveal patterns – recurring …

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Affinity Bancshares Stock Gains Post Q4 Earnings, NIM Expands

Shares of Affinity Bancshares, Inc. AFBI have gained 1.2%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index, which rose 0.9% over the same period. However, the stock has lagged the benchmark over the past month, dipping 1.5% against the S&P 500’s 1.3% increase. AFBI’s Earnings Snapshot For the …

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Forget SoundHound AI: This Tech King Is the Real Voice-and-AI Cash Cow Worth Betting On

Key Points SoundHound AI and Apple have two different approaches to winning in the voice AI market. Apple tops SoundHound on most key financial metrics. Apple also more high-growth opportunities than SoundHound does. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) …

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